Deer Hunting Resources

Welcome to the deer hunting gear pages of Foremost Hunting. Be sure From deer biology to a glossary of deer hunting terms this section will help you become a better deer hunter better understand the wild deer.

Hunters often debate the best time to kill does. Most are deathly afraid of scaring off bucks during opening weekend and during the rut so many hunters wait until the October lull or until well after the rut is finished.

Everybody seems to have a deer hunting story and most of them have devolved that story into a bogus theory about deer. Here are a few common deer hunting myths along with the truth about each one of them.

Even though deer seasons are coming to an end throughout the United States, opportunities to bring home big racks still exist. Shed hunting is becoming a popular pastime and there’s no reason not to join the fun.

Whitetails develop antlers depending on a variety of different variables. Genetics, nutrition, and age are the main factors. However, other circumstances such as injuries and pressure can also affect growth.

Many hunters never think about the potential for an accident while deer hunting. The adrenalin is flowing, the mind is envisioning that trophy buck, and everything mentally is set on auto-pilot. Many concentrate so deeply on the actual hunt that they don't even consider the fact that deer hunting accidents happen and happen often sometimes with tragic consequences.

When hunting a potential deer, you must consider just what is the anticipated reward for your particular hunting wishes. Do you want a sure thing ­ regardless of the size of the deer? If you do, then you take the
first available quarry, and that's that. Many hunters have a different attitude.

Should I take her?” The group agreed this deer should not be passed up and the shot was made. The deer scampered into the surrounding woods as Jason approached the area she was standing in when he pulled the trigger. Blood sign was everywhere. The deer was discovered 10 yards into the woods and the hunt was complete in less than five minutes.

More and more savvy outdoor lovers are beginning to recognize that the deer season can be a real pleasant two-for for those who enjoy a rod and reel as much as they do a rifle or bow and arrow. In Wisconsin some of the greatest fishing of the year happens around gun deer season.

Hunters trying to document their hunts to share with friends and family don’t need extensive training or cameras that cost tens of thousands of dollars. With just a few tips and some practice, you can become very proficient at creating high quality deer hunting videos.

Antlers are one of nature’s great marvels and are coveted by hunters around the world. A mature buck can grow up to 200+ inches of bone on top of it’s head in around 3 months. The three biggest factors in antler growth are genetics, nutrition, and age.